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José Becerra
Mexican boxer (1936–2016)
Jesus "José" Becerra (15 April 1936 – 6 August 2016)[1] was a Mexican professional boxer. He became world champion in the bantamweight division.
Becerra was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, the youngest of the five children. His parents were Maria Covarrubias and Jesus Becerra. At age 12, in the 5th grade, Becerra quit school to work in a carriage repair shop.